Chapter 022
Niklas' POV
As I ran, the chilly air burnt my lungs. Too loudly and too quickly did my boots hit the pavement. I was indifferent to the situation. I had already lost her once. I refused to allow that to occur once more. Not this evening.
"Emilia!"
She continued. didn't even flinch.
"Wait—please!"
As if she hadn't even heard me, she continued to walk. Or perhaps she did hear me. Perhaps she simply stopped caring.
"Damn it, Emilia!"
I caught up and took hold of her wrist. She whirled, her cheeks flushed and her eyes moist. She was trembling.
"Give me up."
"Please just pay attention. Just a moment—"
She withdrew her hand.
"Nikalas, you had two years."
"I understand."
My voice broke.
"Alright, I realise I made a mistake. I know I should have told you then. However, I
